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5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket
Photo: Duncan, Lt. David D., Photographer, U.S. Marine Corps · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1943
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5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket
5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket Photo: Duncan, Lt. David D., Photographer, U.S. Marine Corps · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
20
Lethality
30
Accuracy
25
Guidance Versatility
5
Stand-Off Capability
10
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
5
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1945
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
22
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
4/5
World War II
52/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
20
Lethality
30
Accuracy
25
Guidance Versatility
5
Stand-Off Capability
10
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
5
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket
Production
1943–1945
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
air-to-ground missiles (agm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typerocket
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • DesignerU.S. Navy
  • Length1.524 m
  • Diameter127 mm
  • Launch Weight36.288 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor Typesolid-propellant
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range1.61 km
  • Top Speed216.8 m/s
  • Flight Profileunguided ballistic
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
  • Production Start1,943 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
  • Explosive Filler Weight20.412 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeHigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1943Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
Designation for missiles or munitions that do not use active or passive guidance systems to alter their trajectory after launch.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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